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Rich, Diverse Curriculum for Initiative and Purpose

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Interest in the World Inspires Life Long Learning

"Play is the work of childhood" - Jean Piaget

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Creators and Makers Develop Critical Thinking

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Music Awakens the Inner Life and Enlivens the Soul

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"All Education is Physical Education" - John Ratey

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WELCOME TO SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL AND FARM

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Request our information packet and tell us about your child. We offer preschool through high school Waldorf education on our beautiful 38-acre campus and farm in Sonoma County. The school was established in 1974 and is the only school in the state with a working Biodynamic farm on its campus.

Visit Our School

Come and see first hand the richness and depth of Summerfield’s curriculum where experiential learning builds students’ capacities. Experience a day in the life of Sonoma County’s oldest independent school, where academic excellence is cultivated and inspired learning takes place daily.

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Thank you for considering Summerfield Waldorf as you embark on the journey of choosing a school for your family. Summerfield is uniquely positioned to engage its students and faculty, creating a learning environment that fosters the awakening consciousness and abilities of students academically, socially and artistically.

Upcoming Events

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Walk Through the Grades Tour

Upcoming Tour Dates:

• RESCHEDULED: March 29, 2023 – 9-11am
• May 3, 2023 – 9-11am

Come and see first-hand the richness and depth of Summerfield’s curriculum where experiential learning builds students’ capacities. Visit our lively and unique classrooms, K-G12, stroll through our beautiful campus and working biodynamic farm, and have a snack during a Q&A period. Adults only.

2023 Farm to Feast

Join us at our 17th Annual Farm to Feast Dinner and Auction!

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 3-9pm

Location: Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Tickets: $150 per person (adults only 21+)

Buy tickets today and help make a difference, by supporting our signature event.  Event proceeds will support tuition assistance, our various and unique programs, and needed repairs and care for our school and grounds.

Recent Blog Posts

Why do we have a Rose Ceremony?

At Summerfield, the Seniors give a rose to their new First Grade buddy at the beginning of the school year.  

The rose has been an important symbol in many cultures since ancient times. In most interpretations there is the sense of ideal beauty. One can see in the image of the Rose the combination of ideal and real. This mirrors the non-material and bodily nature of […]

September 6th, 2022|

More green time, less screen time improves mental health

A new collection of 186 studies shows that high levels of time spent in nature are associated with positive mental health, cognitive functioning, and academic achievement benefits for children and adolescents. 

Conversely, high levels of screen time are associated with depression, anxiety, stress, and poor self-regulation. 

That’s why Waldorf Schools emphasize outdoor learning and […]

August 29th, 2022|

What Makes for an Outstanding School System?

Finland has developed one of the most successful school systems in the world. Although the United States education system as a whole does not reflect the methodologies used in Finland, the Waldorf School system does.  

So, what makes the Finnish model so different from most American schools, yet so similar to Waldorf Schools? 

In both Waldorf education and Finland’s educational […]

August 16th, 2022|

At all stages of education, Summerfield’s curriculum is designed to develop not only the student’s mind but also their character. It develops empathy, collaboration, and shared responsibility between students, teachers and the world around us, cultivating openness to possibilities and a sense of stewardship. Course content focuses on giving students an in-depth understanding of the subject at hand while providing them a context to work on themselves as emerging individuals.

Meaningful Learning

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm teaches students to be creative, critical thinkers with a strong moral compass, who are open and resilient, and can turn challenges into possibilities. This approach to learning integrates the arts with academic rigor, and experiential, hands-on activities. Students are provided with the opportunity to take risks, think imaginatively and embrace new opportunities with initiative, creativity, and resilience.

Creative, Critical Thinking

Summerfield is accredited by both AWSNA (the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America) and WASC (the Western Association of Schools and Colleges). The courses offered exceed the University of California’s admissions requirements, and Summerfield students score consistently high on SAT scores for Sonoma County while enjoying acceptance at the colleges and universities of their choice. Summerfield high school students engage in a comprehensive study of a variety of disciplines.

A Proven Path to Success

Our Programs

Early Childhood

Our early childhood program provides children with a calm and joyful experience filled with magic and reverence.

Lower School

The lower school curriculum is dynamic and diversified, offering humanities, mathematics, science and the arts.

High School

The high school curriculum inspires students to be active in their own learning and understand how to educate themselves.

Alumni Testimonials

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